Radiology Tech Intern - Radiology Diagnostic, Per Diem

General Diagnostic Procedures:

• Performs all diagnostic procedures following policies and procedures established by the department, including the Fluoro and OR


• Adjusts patient care based on age-specific needs


• Uses all equipment properly and in a timely manner that minimizes hazards of electric shock, burns, and extraneous radiation to patients


• Determines most suitable position and shields patient for optimum imaging and patient comfort. Follows ALARA principle staff and patients shielding


• Explains procedures and responds to questions appropriately


• Scans paperwork into PAC's System


• Maintains a working knowledge of PAC's System


• Demonstrates knowledge of CD burning


• Completes patient charges for each exam in a timely manner


• Transports patients to and from the department


• Maintains a clean and orderly environment and associated checklist


• Able to keep note when order and inclination will not be correct


• Keep dose as low as possible to achieve a diagnostic exam


• Duties as assigned by the Director of Radiology

Administrative:

• Uses computer to access reports


• Follows protocols for releasing of images


• Assists with administrative responsibilities of the department to include scheduling appointments, answering the phone, etc.


• Performs all quality controls procedures daily as assigned and maintains appropriate logs


• Participates in annual surveys and inspections


• Ensures proper annotation, notes, etc., appear on PACS (wet reads, priors, etc.)

• Currently attending an accredited school of radiology technology


• Hospital experience preferred